2015
Hugh Hamilton is the 5th
TEMPRANILLO
COLOUR
There is no such thing as an indigenous Australian grape. Like us, Bright crimson red
generation of a large wine
all grape vines are immigrants to this country. Tempranillo
dynasty and is regarded as
(pronounce it temp-ra-nee-oh) is the most widely planted red
DRINK
While we suggest that you, like
the black sheep of the family. grape variety in Spain. It is to the Spaniards what Shiraz is to
us, enjoy the Scoundrel as a
Australians. The Spanish make it into every style of wine from a
So when it comes to tasting light red to heavy, “slap-ya-chops” tannic reds.
relative youngster, it will age
happily for 5-8 years. But why
his wines, you can expect
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
bother?
to enjoy the difference.
‘Temp’ is a fruity grape - not in the sense of, say, Riesling - more
like Pinot noir: fragrant, alluring and interesting. So look carefully FOOD MATCH
The black sheep experience
and you’ll see many complex fruit notes... Our Tempranillo grows
One of the fasting growing
is extraordinary. Hugh is a
on our McMurtrie Rd ‘Church Vineyard’ (just to the east and
cuisines in Australia is Spanish
master of a most reprobate
down a bit from our lovely Cellar Door; you can see it in the
and it’s easy to see why; fresh
distance).
We
are
careful
to
shepherd
the
small
crop
that
the
vines
produce, prepared simply but
range of varieties from the
give us and craft a wine which speaks of its origins, so we apply a
heartily, to be shared with
classics to the more eclectic. soft touch in the winery.
friends. What’s not to love!
PALATE
‘Temp’ is also known for its generous but oh-so harmonious
tannins. While evident they are never hard or harsh; rather, plush
and gently drying. They underpin those generous fruity notes;
without the tannin, the wine would be simple, and lack structure.
Fleshy and rich yet savoury; it’s a mouthful of flavour,
BOUQUET
It’s a riot of scents - Tempranillo is undoubtedly an aromatic
wine. Look for florals, musk, ‘Redskin’ lollies (i.e. raspberry) and
a blend of alluring spices.
Grab some jamon, churrasco or
Cocido Montañés (bean stew
with bacon, pork ribs, black
pudding and chorizo) and tuck
right in!
HARVEST DATE
11th February 2015
HARVEST METHOD
Machine
BOTTLING DATE
5th February 2016
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McLAREN VALE — ESTATE VINEYARDS
analysis: TA: 6.2 g/L | pH: 3.73 | ALC: 14.5% | Residual sugar: <2 g/L